Hohenzollern

Ho·hen·zol·lern  (hn-zlrn, -tsôl-)

German royal family who ruled Brandenburg from 1415 and later extended their control to Prussia (1525). Under Frederick I (ruled 1701-1713) the family's possessions were unified as the kingdom of Prussia. From 1871 to 1918 Hohenzollern monarchs ruled the German Empire.

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Hohenzollern [ˈhəʊənˌzɒlən (German) hoːənˈtsɔlərn]

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(Biographies / (1417-1701) and Prussia (1701-1918)) X) a German noble family, the younger (Franconian) branch of which provided rulers of Brandenburg (1417-1701) and Prussia (1701-1918). The last kings of Prussia (1871-1918) were also emperors of Germany

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Hohenzollern - a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family royal family, royal house, royal line, royalty - royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty" Frederick I - son of Frederick William who in 1701 became the first king of Prussia (1657-1713) Frederick William, Great Elector - the Elector of Brandenburg who rebuilt his domain after its destruction during the Thirty Years' War (1620-1688) Frederick William I - son of Frederick I who became king of Prussia in 1713; reformed and strengthened the Prussian army (1688-1740) Frederick William II - king of Prussia who became involved in a costly war with France (1744-1797) Frederick William III - king of Prussia who became involved in the Napoleonic Wars (1770-1840) Frederick William IV - king of Prussia who violently suppressed democratic movements (1795-1865)